Dremel Idea Builder 3D Printer Review

Dremel Idea Builder 3D Printer Review Results

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If you’ve been researching your options, you may have encountered Dremel’s 3D Idea Builder. This 3D printer has several appealing features that may make it the best choice for you. If you’d like to learn a bit more before you decide, keep reading. Will be reviewing a few of the pros and cons of this model.

Dremel Idea Builder 3D Printer Review Basics

The Dremel Idea Builder 3D printer has exterior dimension of 15.7 inches in height, 19.1 inches in width, and 13.2 inches in depth. It can print objects with maximum dimensions of 5.5 inches in height, 9 inches in width, and 5.9 inches in depth. Its single extruder can print designs read from .OBJ or .STL files using 1.75 mm PLA filament with a resolution of up to 100 microns and a speed between 80 and 120 millimeters per second.

Dremel 3D Idea Builder Pros

Full Color Touch Screen Menu

The Dremel Idea builder 3D printer was created with ease of use in mind, and one of the nice features that adds to this end is the full-color screen that helps users navigate thought the printers commands intuitively.

The on-board menu is also handy if you prefer to load your files onto an SD card for tether-free printing.

Removable Build Platform

The last thing you want, when you’ve finally printed a design is to break it in the removal process. The Dremel 3D Idea Builder allows you to remove the printing platform, which makes it so much easier to remove your prints, and allows you to work outside of the limited space within the printer’s enclosure.

Dremel Idea Builder Cons

Dremel Platform Leveling

The Dremel Idea Builder has a three-point leveling system that requires frequent adjustment. And while the assistance of automated leveling would be of great help, you won’t find that convenience with this model. To adjust the printing platform you will have to turn three dials, which shift the surface up or down.

Dremel 3D Printing Software

It’s fantastic to have customized software. However, Dremel’s software leaves much to be desired. Some commands are unreliable, leaving you to find work-arounds like dragging files onto the screen in order to have them import properly.

Dremel Proprietary Filament

The Dremel 3D Idea Builder is meant to be used exclusively with the brand’s proprietary filament. Unfortunately, Dremel’s filament isn’t very good quality, and it definitely reflects when printing. In addition, using another filament will void your warranty.

Dremel Idea Builder 3D Printer Review Verdict

With the Dremel, it all comes down to what you’re looking for out of a printer. If you’re looking for something basic that will introduce you to 3D printing, this will be just fine, but if you’re expecting more advanced functionality and flexibility, you may want to consider a different model.